Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The Trump administration proposed a new 100% tariffs at movies produced outside the United States. Korean contents account for about 8-9% of total viewing hours on Netflix globally.</li>
<li>Top three listed film/drama production companies in Korea including Studio Dragon, CJ ENM, and ContentreeJoongAng are likely to be negatively impacted by the new major tariffs imposed by the U.S.</li>
<li>Economics of making a movie is much cheaper in South Korea versus the U.S. Producing a film in South Korea can cost 30–70% less than in the United States.</li>
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The Trump administration proposed a new 100% tariffs at movies produced outside the United States. Korean contents account for about 8-9% of total viewing hours on Netflix globally.
Top three listed film/drama production companies in Korea including Studio Dragon, CJ ENM, and ContentreeJoongAng are likely to be negatively impacted by the new major tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Economics of making a movie is much cheaper in South Korea versus the U.S. Producing a film in South Korea can cost 30–70% less than in the United States.


A 100% Tariffs on Films Produced Outside the U.S. - Negative on Korean Film Production Companies

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

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Warner Bros Discovery  / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Warner Bros. Discovery recently held its Q2 earnings call for 2024, an event of crucial importance for investors and industry observers alike.</li><li>The call encapsulated various dimensions of the business's performance and strategic direction, touching on both high-performing areas and ongoing challenges.</li><li>A primary highlight from the call was the robust performance of Warner Bros. Discovery's direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment, notably in the streaming realm.</li></ul>

Warner Bros. Discovery recently held its Q2 earnings call for 2024, an event of crucial importance for investors and industry observers alike.The call encapsulated various dimensions of the business's performance and strategic direction, touching on both high-performing areas and ongoing challenges.A primary highlight from the call was the robust performance of Warner Bros. Discovery's direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment, notably in the streaming realm.

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: Focus on Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Initiatives & Leveraging Content Across Platforms To Drive Growth! - Major Drivers

US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher, ORTEX

Dimitris Ioannidis

US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher

Global Financial Data and Analytics Platform

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Event-Driven

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/monolithic-power-systems-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2088:1" rel="noopener">Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR US)</a> is a direct addition followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/applovin-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32989:1" rel="noopener">AppLovin (APP US)</a> which is a conditional addition but close to be direct. Demand is ~$1.8bn and ~3.5 ADV.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dollar-tree-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10913:1" rel="noopener">Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR US)</a> is a direct deletion with the highest exclusion probability as it is  ranked above the exit rank of 125. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/super-micro-computer-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7921:1" rel="noopener">Super Micro Computer (SMCI US)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arm-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21816:1" rel="noopener">ARM Holdings (ARM US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/moderna-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28744:1" rel="noopener">Moderna (MRNA US)</a> are amongst the prioritized constituents preventing eligible candidates from entering the index. </li>
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Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR US) is a direct addition followed by AppLovin (APP US) which is a conditional addition but close to be direct. Demand is ~$1.8bn and ~3.5 ADV.

Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR US) is a direct deletion with the highest exclusion probability as it is  ranked above the exit rank of 125. 

Super Micro Computer (SMCI US) , ARM Holdings (ARM US) and Moderna (MRNA US) are amongst the prioritized constituents preventing eligible candidates from entering the index. 


Nasdaq-100 December 2024 Forecasts: Monolithic Power & AppLovin It; Dollar Tree Needs Watering

<ul><li>In the second quarter of 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery navigated a mixed environment marked by significant achievements and prevailing market challenges, reflecting the complex visibility of its transition phase two years post its launch.</li><li>The direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment exhibited robust performance, highlighted by impressive international subscriber growth initiated by the strategic timing of Max's launch in Europe to coincide with the Olympic Games.</li><li>This geographical expansion has fundamentally bolstered Warner Bros. Discovery's position as a formidable player on the global streaming scene, leveraging large-scale live events to drive subscriber engagement and growth.</li></ul>

In the second quarter of 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery navigated a mixed environment marked by significant achievements and prevailing market challenges, reflecting the complex visibility of its transition phase two years post its launch.The direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment exhibited robust performance, highlighted by impressive international subscriber growth initiated by the strategic timing of Max's launch in Europe to coincide with the Olympic Games.This geographical expansion has fundamentally bolstered Warner Bros. Discovery's position as a formidable player on the global streaming scene, leveraging large-scale live events to drive subscriber engagement and growth.

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Tale Of Robust Content Pipeline & IP Monetization! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Warner Bros. Discovery commenced the first quarter of 2024 with a focus on adjusting its operations for future sustainability in an industry marked by rapid disruption due to technological advancements.</li><li>The company acknowledges the transformative necessities dictated by changing consumer behaviors and the technological landscape.</li><li>On a positive note, Warner Bros. Discovery reported an encouraging increase in subscriber growth for its streaming service, Max, which saw an addition of 2 million subscribers across various regions, pushing its total Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) subscriber count towards 100 million.</li></ul>

Warner Bros. Discovery commenced the first quarter of 2024 with a focus on adjusting its operations for future sustainability in an industry marked by rapid disruption due to technological advancements.The company acknowledges the transformative necessities dictated by changing consumer behaviors and the technological landscape.On a positive note, Warner Bros. Discovery reported an encouraging increase in subscriber growth for its streaming service, Max, which saw an addition of 2 million subscribers across various regions, pushing its total Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) subscriber count towards 100 million.

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Growth Story Around Strategic Partnerships and Global Expansion! - Major Drivers

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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. operates as a media and entertainment company. The Company offers a complete portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming.

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A 100% Tariffs on Films Produced Outside the U.S. - Negative on Korean Film Production Companies

Top three listed film/drama production companies in Korea including Studio Dragon, CJ ENM, and ContentreeJoongAng are likely to be negatively...

Douglas Kim

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: Focus on Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Initiatives & Leveraging Content Across Platforms To Drive Growth! - Major Drivers

Warner Bros. Discovery recently held its Q2 earnings call for 2024, an event of crucial importance for investors and industry observers alike. The...

Baptista Research

Nasdaq-100 December 2024 Forecasts: Monolithic Power & AppLovin It; Dollar Tree Needs Watering

MPWR and APP are the top candidates for inclusion with an average forecasted demand at nearly $2bn and 3.5 ADV, while DLTR and ILMN face a high...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Tale Of Robust Content Pipeline & IP Monetization! - Major Drivers

In the second quarter of 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery navigated a mixed environment marked by significant achievements and prevailing market...

Baptista Research

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Growth Story Around Strategic Partnerships and Global Expansion! - Major Drivers

Warner Bros. Discovery commenced the first quarter of 2024 with a focus on adjusting its operations for future sustainability in an industry...

Baptista Research

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A 100% Tariffs on Films Produced Outside the U.S. - Negative on Korean Film Production Companies

Top three listed film/drama production companies in Korea including Studio Dragon, CJ ENM, and ContentreeJoongAng are likely to be negatively...

Douglas Kim

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: Focus on Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Initiatives & Leveraging Content Across Platforms To Drive Growth! - Major Drivers

Warner Bros. Discovery recently held its Q2 earnings call for 2024, an event of crucial importance for investors and industry observers alike. The...

Baptista Research

Nasdaq-100 December 2024 Forecasts: Monolithic Power & AppLovin It; Dollar Tree Needs Watering

​MPWR and APP are the top candidates for inclusion with an average forecasted demand at nearly $2bn and 3.5 ADV, while DLTR and ILMN face a high...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Tale Of Robust Content Pipeline & IP Monetization! - Major Drivers

In the second quarter of 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery navigated a mixed environment marked by significant achievements and prevailing market...

Baptista Research

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Growth Story Around Strategic Partnerships and Global Expansion! - Major Drivers

Warner Bros. Discovery commenced the first quarter of 2024 with a focus on adjusting its operations for future sustainability in an industry...

Baptista Research

MPWR and APP are the top candidates for inclusion with an average forecasted demand at nearly $2bn and 3.5 ADV, while DLTR and ILMN face a high...